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U.S. Attorney's Office Targets Corruption at FCC Coleman, Inmates and Staff Charged
U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg Announces New Prosecutions to Address Crimes at Coleman Federal Correctional Complex. Federal law enforcement agencies have been working diligently since 2021 through the Ocala Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, bringing a wide range of criminal charges against inmates and staff members alike. Charges include murder, assault, drug distribution, sexual assault, and bribery, among other offenses.
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Join the audience for these North Central Florida events
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – There is no shortage of things to do around North Central Florida this weekend. You can start your weekend with a candlelit string quarter date night on Friday and spend Saturday morning enjoying a family day with a free movie. Or, kick off your weekend with a rockin’ concert at the Orange Blossom Opry and end it celebrating 80 years of the iconic Smokey Bear.
Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala sells for $31.7 million to Palm Beach County developer
Development of the former Winding Oaks Farm property in Ocala has advanced another step. Here's what we know: What's the latest at Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala? The former Winding Oaks Farm has sold for $31.7 million, according to a deed on file with the court clerk. ...
Brinkleigh Hansen Wins 6 Individual Events at the 2024 FL Summer Age Group Championships
LCM (50m) Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training Ocala, Florida. Meet Mobile: “2024 FL Summer Age Group Championships”. The Florida Summer Age Group Championships took place from July 11 to July 14 at the Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training Center in Ocala, FL. The state’s finest age-group swimmers went head-to-head.
Star Banner photojournalist Doug Engle wins six awards in state contest
Ocala Star Banner photojournalist Doug Engle won six awards in the annual Florida Society of News Editors contest. The awards, for work published during 2023, were handed out Thursday during the society's annual convention, which this year is being held in Orlando. ...
State leaders host safety training for responding to electric vehicle fires
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The state fire marshall visited Ocala this afternoon to demonstrate firefighter safety when responding to electric vehicle fires. Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis hosted the training at the Florida State Fire College. He says the training event is part of a research project looking into...
Time magazine's new list, World's Greatest Places of 2024, includes an Ocala entry
Time magazine has placed the World Equestrian Center in Ocala on an exclusive list: The World's Greatest Places of 2024. The WEC is one of 100 "extraordinary destinations to explore worldwide," according to the magazine feature, which went live Thursday. The list includes 50 places to stay (including the WEC) and 50 places...
Heritage Trail to open in August
The new Heritage Trail in West Ocala will open at last with a ribbon cutting taking place on Aug. 5 after years in the making. The West Silver Springs Heritage Trail Park, or Heritage Trail, is part of the West Ocala CRA project. The trail features art installations of prominent historical West Ocala Citizens, by artist Charles Eady.
TV20′s Countdown to Kickoff 2024: Trinity Catholic Celtics
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - It’s a whole new team, a whole new year, but the expectations for the Trinity Catholic football team are always the same...make a long run in the playoffs and see what happens. In last two seasons the Celtics advanced all the way to the state championship game. While this season is a rebuilding year, the talent looks just as promising as ever.
Central Florida Cities Actively Working To Keep Disney World Cast Members Homeless
Last year, when the union representing Walt Disney World cast members fought for and got a raise, it was a significant victory. However, the union could not have foreseen the explosion in the cost of living in Central Florida, which has essentially voided that raise. Despite that, there were signs...
Report: Florida's property insurance rates have risen by 42.5% since 2019
(The Center Square) — A new report shows that insurance rates for property owners in the Sunshine State have increased exponentially over the past few years. Florida TaxWatch released an in-depth analysis of Florida's property insurance market, examining underlying factors contributing to its instability and 42.5% rise since 2019. These include damages from hurricanes and litigation, which have put pressure on insurers and forced some to leave the state. According...
Florida Lobster Diver Finds Cocaine Instead Of Dinner
A Florida lobster diver looking for lobster approximately one mile offshore of Tavernier on the oceanside, found a package of suspected cocaine instead of a delicious dinner. The discovery was made just after 2pm, and rather than hit the clubs, the diver turned the package over to authorities. The Monroe County Sheriff then turned the package over to the U.S. Border Patrol.
Florida has an election in August. Here’s how your vote gets counted and verified
ORLANDO, Fla. – Special tests on voting machines are being conducted ahead of the Aug. 20 election and you can see those tests take place. Orange County held its logic and accuracy test on Friday, and it was open to the public. According to Florida law, every county is required to do this.
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